Catering Assistant x5

Job Vacancy

The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on or off the job training and experience.

Once in post the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate and Allergen certificate.

CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 24th April 2024 

INTERVIEW DATE – Thursday 9th May 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Catering Assistant x5

Directorate: Place

Newbattle High School (20h) - Monday – Thursday 10:00-14:00, Friday 09:00- 13:00

Lawfield Primary School (16h) - Monday – Thursday 10:00-14:00

Lasswade High School (16h) - Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 14:00

Mayfield Primary School (18h) - Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 14:00, Friday 09:30 - 11:30

Gorebridge Primary School (10h) - Monday - Thursday 11:00 - 13:30

Contract Status: Fixed Term for 6 months

Weeks per year: 38

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 10 hours over 38 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £5,519.91 per annum.

Based on you working 16 hours over 38 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £8,831.86 per annum.

Based on you working 18 hours over 38 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £9,935.85 per annum.

Based on you working 20 hours over 38 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £11,039.83 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.